Let us not pray to be sheltered from danger, but to be fearless when facing them. The book begins with a quote from Rabindranath Tagore: It is a refreshing change to find someone so contemporary, so determined, so young and driven by a cause much bigger than one’s self. Much too often, children are asked to read about ancient people or those who have died centuries before. I am glad that she has directed her gaze to this young woman whose life story told in very accessible picturebook format would hopefully prove to be an inspiration to many young readers. Jeanette Winter is known for her picturebook biographies. Written and Illustrated by: Jeanette Winterīorrowed from the Jurong West Public Library. Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery And I thought it would be great to begin our theme with this brave young woman from Pakistan. We have just launched our new reading theme this March-April: Fearless Females and Courageous Women. We would also be linking our nonfiction choices with our reading themes throughout the year. We are delighted to join the Nonfiction Picture Book meme 2016 hosted by Alyson Beecher Kid Lit Frenzy. Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC).Literary Voyage Around The World Reading Challenge 2018. ![]()
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